Head of Finance

Reporting to the General Manager the key accountabilities include:  

• Develop and achieve key operating targets of underlying operating 
  profit and cash flow for the business.
• Drive world class, integrated financial performance management 
  processes that support and challenge the business to deliver added 
  value.
• Drive automation and simplification within the Finance Function to 
  provide efficient back-office services.
• Perform review of local laws & excise with written confirmations of 
  evidence, compliance levels & gaps. All supported by local evidence 
  storage.
• Ensure that SOP reviews are conducted and updated to ensure full 
  compliance with the local law & group policies.
• Drive delivery of selected Strategic projects within Samoa & across 
  the Cluster.
• Perform a lead role in the development and implementation of an 
  Excise Lobby strategy that promotes the sustainability of BAT’s 
  business model in Samoa.
• Actively lead the organization in enhancing and delivering the BAT Samoa Strategic Leadership Journey.
• Establish personal leadership agendas for self and direct reports.
• Ensure development of the Finance Function in Samoa is progressed 
  through coaching and development and leadership behaviors are role modelled by direct reports.
• Build an environment and culture that will enable all employees to achieve and contribute to the goals of the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies that enable the attraction and retention of talent to the organization.   

Qualifications and Essential Attributes:

• A Degree in Accounting & Finance .
• At least 10 years of experience, where 5 years has been in a Senior.
• Leadership finance   position in a similar environment.
•  Commercial and strategic thinking.
• English and local / regional languages as required.
• Degree educated with professional accountancy qualification (CA/ACCA• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.
• Experience dealing with external stakeholders.
• A sound knowledge of Corporate and BAT financial practice.
• A good understanding of the tobacco business including operations, marketing and sales 
  strong leadership, interpersonal skills and the ability to influence.

Applications for this position should include a current resume and an outline of your proven experience to carry out the 
role and how you meet the criteria above.  An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and 
experience will be negotiated with the successful candidate. 
 
To apply and learn more email your application to Lonisa_marshall@bat.com by Friday 30th April, 2026.